Family Fights for Justice in Rape Case

Family Fights for Justice in Rape Case

Town turns against family after young girl accuses high school football players of rape.

(KSHB) The mother of a 16-year-old girl who said a classmate sexually assaulted her daughter nearly two years ago is fighting to see dropped charges reinstated in a case that has now drawn national attention.

Melinda Coleman says she believes charges against a 17-year-old Maryville, Missouri football player were dropped for political reasons after the boy had sex with her 14-year-old daughter at an alcohol-fueled party in 2012.

Another boy was accused of taping the incident and when no video was found, charges against he - and a third boy involved with another girl - were also dropped.